Girl · #9,750 in 2026

Marliss

Name: Popularity of the name Marliss in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marliss, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,750

Peak Rank

#2,263 (1936)

Total Babies

228

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

1978

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#2263

Peak Rank

228

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marliss

Marliss first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1928, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 13 Marlisss were born — ranking #2,263 that year. As of 2026, Marliss ranks #9,750 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 228 Marlisss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Marliss

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marliss is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marliss

What does the name Marliss mean?

Marliss is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marliss in 2026?

In 2026, Marliss ranks #9,750 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Marliss most popular?

Marliss reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #2,263 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Marliss most popular?

Marliss has historically been most popular in Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marliss.

Is Marliss a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marliss is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Marliss?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marliss include Channie, Laurena, Zilphia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marliss

Marliss is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 228 births in the dataset. Marliss's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #2,263. Use the chart and map above to compare Marliss's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.